The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1887-10-21

Tho Presidential Party Visit Ais'
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Cleveland, and, after paying their re-
spects, escorted the distinguished visit
orr ana their travelling companions 20 tho
ladies' entrance Here carriages were In
waiting for . drive through the principal
streets Of the city. When the Young Mems
Christian Association building was reached
the members Of the presidential party
alighted. Il having been arranged that the
Executive should take part In laying the
cornerstone Of the new edifice.
The scenes along the route OF the drive
were interesting aud demonstrative, but
very orderly. In fact, the best Of order
prevailed throughout. The party during
the outing were driven around
the new National Agricultural
Exposition building, and briefly
viewed the structure. The management
e~ndeavored 10 have the President Ind Mrs.
Cleveland enter the building, but the com
mittee determined that there was not suf-
flcient time. Hurrahs for the President
we're given a the procession Of carriages
passed through the exposition grounds.
A. the drive was made around the blur
overlooking the railroad, IL seemed that .
thousand steam whistles had been awaiting
their opportunity to screech out = welcome
60 the city's guest The noise wal contin-
ued until the party passed out Of sight
The ceremonies Mt the Young Mems
Christian Association building were very
simple and impressive. Upon being intro
duced to the multitude President Cleveland
addressed the assembly as follows:
IN the busy activities OF our daily life We are
apt 20 neglect instrumentalities which are
quietly. but ef7ectually. doing most important
service in moiding our National character.
a. Akal1oAw{n fxs4 1{f2Io nnrsra
compared win their valuable results, are the
Young Mems Christian Associations scattered
throughout cur country. All will admit the
supreme importance Of that honesty and nxcd
principle upon which rest Christian motives
and purposes. and all will acknowledge the
sad and increasing temptations which besct
our young men and lure them 70 their destruc-
tion- To save these young men, oftentimes de-
prived OF the restraints Of home. from degreda-
ton and ruin and 20 III them for usefulness and
honor. these associations have entered the
neld OF Christian effort and are pushing their
noble work. When n IL considered that she
subjects Of their efforts are 20 be The active
mcn for good or evil to the next genera
ton. mere worldly prudence die
tates that these associations should
be aided and encouraged. Their increase and
fnourishing condition reflect the highest honor
upon the good men who have devoted them
selves 10 this work. and demonstrate that the
American people are not entirely lacking IN
appreciation OF its value. Twenty years ago
but one OF these associations owned . build
ing. and that was valued atti1 .00. To-day more
than one hundred such buildings, valuct q
more than 8 o0oQ. beautify the different cities
OF our land and beckon our young
men 70 lives az usefulness. I am especially
pleased 20 be able 70 participate to-day In lay
ing the cornerstone OF another Of these edi-
fces in this active and CROWNS city. and ! trust
.x.A TxUa
Christian Association located here may be com
mensurate with its assured usefulness, and In
keeping with the generosity and intelligence
which characterize the people OF Kansas City.
After the President had concluded his
remarks and performed the ceremony Of
adjusting the corner stone. the following
programme was proceeded with:
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Address-Colonel T. s. Case
Music-Kniehts OF Pythias Band
Doxolosy-Congrcgation.
Observation-Disclosures Hendrix.
The Kansas City Light Cavalry aide
escorted the President and his suite on ths
drive through the city. The presidential
party on the return trip reached th'
Coates House at half-past twelve O'Clock
There an elaborate lunch was served.
It was nearly two O'Clock when tn
presidential party entered carriages ans
started from the Coates House for th'
public building. The entire route ira
versed by the guests Of the city was liter
ally packed with human beings, and mucl
enthusiasm was manifested. There was
however, none OF the usual crowding an
crushing which has been experienced q
often by members Of the party. The polio
regulations were as complete ~ Il wa
possible 70 make them under the circum
stances, and the vast throngs Of peopl
appeared to appreciate keenly that the.
were doing honor to their President ant
the first lady OF the land.
When the President, Mrs. Cleveland an
their companions, and . large committed
composed Of prominent citizens and thei
wives. reached the stand erected ut tn
custom house, probably upwards of hft
thousand persons stood within seein z III,
lance OF them. President Cleveland wa
roundly ~applauded a. soon as he made hi
appearance on the platform. No tim
was lost in beginning the ceremonies a
this point
President r. H. Allen Of the Kanss
City Board OF Trade introduced III
President in q few appropriate remark
TO Mayor Kumpf, who cordially took II
Executive by the hand and the latts
said:
Ihad not long settled upon . visit TO 3
Louis, when I found that u would not do ~ .
TO 20 there without also seeing this wondcrfi
city on Missouri's western border. One Of yot
cnterprising citizens. anxious that I should M
rcaGh here in ignorance Of your achievement
has sent me q newspaper exhibiting the pr
grcss Of the city during the first six months
the present year. Three mouths have passe
since this record was made w. and he wro'
me that he thought II ! added nfty per cent
the figures which 10 contained. would striI
the proper estimate Of your condition to-da
While this shows the greatest faith and con-
dencc In what you can do. ! am inclined
think. from something Ihave seen publishe
! that the rule thus laid down q none 70
, liberal. The truth Of the stat
ments made in this newspaper eport
|. clinched BY the compiler when he says q Il
: beginning: THE fact u, that II II almost II
possible to lie about Kansas City" And whs
. splendid delegation OF your business mi
D called upon me, and IN the kindest and mo
. cordial way invited me TO be your guest. one
! them was introduced a. . dealer in real estai
|. Il was declared. III came here, would sell
acity lot before I left. And this reminds me
. friend who made . trip 20 the Pacific coas
|, and . he same hack found his way 70 KansI
: City. He went immediately home, ana who
he arrived there he found that his lot had be-
sold for enough IN advancc or IL cost 20 ps
{ the expenses Of his entire "trip across the co
tinent.
OF course there Il no limit 70 what : cor
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